Chapter 9
Layla Patel
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I stood frozen in my spot. Why on earth would Lucas think I was making up the news about being pregnant? I knew the timing was weird but I felt he would have some sympathy or something.
He didn’t even care to look at the test results, he didn’t even care to look at me.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, I held his hand to prevent him from leaving. “Lucas, please,” I begged, my voice faint. “I spent two days in the hospital. I’m not lying about the baby. You can take me to your personal doctor to conduct another test if you wish.”
Lucas clicked his fingers. “I don’t care if you are actually pregnant or not. I’m done with this marriage.” His voice was firm. “And if you’re truly pregnant, it’s probably for some other man.”
I felt like I had been
